But our tradition is nothing compared to Nathan's Fourth of July tradition, this is where we find out who can eat the most hot dogs and buns in ten minutes?
Yes, it's Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
This year's event is filled with all the tension of a world-class competition:
• Joey Chestnut will attempt to swallow his fourth consecutive title.
• Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti is trying to come out on top.
• Sonya "The Black Widow" Thomas seeks to confirm herself as the top woman.
• Bob "Notorious B.O.B." Shoudt is looking to eat his way past the competition.
• How about "Eater X" Tim Janus, he has a score to settle.
And what will become of Takeru Kobayashi, who is in a contract dispute with Major League Eating ?
We guess he won't be competing in the event? (Major League Eating?)
This event that has been held every year since 1916, and last year, Joey Chestnut defeated 18 other eaters from around the world.
